Latanya Robinson
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse with 15yrs of nursing experience. Upholding 2yrs of Unit Manager Expertise with proven leadership, excelling in staff scheduling and clinical supervision. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through quality of care. Equipped with strong problem solving abilities , eager to learn and the willingness to educate others.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Complete Care @ Fairlawn Edge
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Provide leadership and oversight daily to ensure safe operations of a 60 bed nursing unit.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Evaluated and improved team member (RN, LPN, CNA) performance through coaching and training.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Led and mentored 100+ newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop profession expertise.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Ensured that state and federal standards are followed properly, including infection control, documentation and safety protocols.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 7 to 12 patients per day in 60-bed unit.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions and improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Address patient and family concerns, resolving issues in a timely manner to deliver satisfaction and Quality of Care.
- Conducted audits, incident investigations and quality improvements, to reduce risk and improve clinical outcomes.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care @ Fairlawn Edge
11.2010 - 12.2025
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Coached and Oriented new nurses to help improve their skills and outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CNA
Great Falls Healthcare
03.2003 - 11.2010
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJPractical Nursing Cerificate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ06-2010
Skills
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical supervision
- Quality improvement initiatives
- HIPAA compliance
- Care plan development
- Nurse supervision
- Managing unit operations
- New employee orientations
- Emergency call response
- Nurse leadership
Certification
BLS CPR Certified March 2024-March 2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Complete Care @ Fairlawn Edge
11.2023 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care @ Fairlawn Edge
11.2010 - 12.2025
CNA
Great Falls Healthcare
03.2003 - 11.2010
No Degree - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Practical Nursing Cerificate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute